1963: The Swiss dolls of your nightmares

Tonight's Alan Whicker encounters some exceptionally creepy Swiss mechanical dolls from the 1700s. 'Henry', 'Marianne' and 'Charles' can draw, play the keyboard and write. They are mechanical marvels and incredible feats of design and you may not be able to sleep after watching them.

Originally broadcast 5 September, 1963.

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